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From Michigan.gov/Volunteer

Public Press Release from the State of Michigan

National Conference on Volunteering and Service Ignites Cross-Country Efforts

On June 22-24 in San Francisco, more than 4,000 volunteer and service leaders joined together for the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.  The conference, held annually by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Points of Light Institute, is considered the largest gathering of service and volunteering leaders in the country.  This year’s event highlighted the recent excitement experienced across the nation as people unite to bring about social change. Several high-profile speakers addressed the crowd, including California’s First Lady Maria Shriver, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and First Lady Michelle Obama.  The First Lady was on hand to launch the United We Serve initiative, aimed at putting volunteers on the path to sustained service throughout America.  United We Serve runs all summer long, concluding on the new National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11. As several service leaders pledged their support to the United We Serve initiative, two special guests were on hand at the 2009 Conference to make major announcements. Representing the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), Jon Bon Jovi and Matthew McConaughey shared EIF’s multi-year campaign plans to help make service and volunteerism a national priority.  EIF is a leading Hollywood charity whose campaign, starting October 19, will feature broadcast networks using America’s favorite television shows and personalities to shine a spotlight on the power of service.  EIF has also joined forces with AARP, ServiceNation, Points of Light Institute/HandsOn Network, and the Corporation for National and Community Service to build a grassroots movement. These last few weeks were just the beginning of a summer dedicated to service in our communities.  Become engaged in the United We Serve initiative today by visiting www.serve.gov or www.michigan.gov/volunteer.  While there you may search for volunteer opportunities or post some of your own!

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Mulhern Promotes Volunteerism

AmeriCorps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Elyse Ver Berkmoes Walter
Communications Specialist
(517) 241-0063 – office
(269) 845-2227 – cell
verberkmoese@michigan.gov
www.michigan.gov/mcsc

First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern helped spread the work of volunteers into Michigan’s communities by swearing into service more than 400 AmeriCorps members from across the state at the 2008 Michigan’s AmeriCorps Member Celebration. The event, hosted by the Michigan Community Service Commission, helped prepare AmeriCorps members for their year of service and celebrated the courage of their commitment.
WHAT: The Member Celebration provided an opportunity for all current Michigan’s AmeriCorps members to come together for a day of training, networking, and motivation. The annual Celebration helps members gain a new perspective on the impact their AmeriCorps service has on communities throughout Michigan.

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Through the day’s events, members understand they are part of a significant national movement. Members participate in professional development workshops on leadership, service project planning, and other topics relevant to national and community service. Members also hear dfrom keynote speaker Susannah Cowden.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Michigan’s AmeriCorps is often described as the domestic Peace Corps. Individuals, called members, take on the toughest challenges facing communities by serving within nonprofit organizations, schools, and other agencies throughout the state. They tutor and mentor children, help the homeless, feed the hungry, protect the environment, and more.

In a 2007 report released by the Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan’s AmeriCorps members:
- Completed over 700,000 hours of service and training.
- Recruited nearly 24,000 volunteers who served more than 188,000 hours.
- Impacted over 120,000 students, citizens, and volunteers.

Michigan Community Service Commission builds a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strengthen communities

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through volunteerism. In 2008-09, the MCSC is granting more than $5.3 million in federal funds to local communities for volunteer programs and activities. The MCSC is funding 18 AmeriCorps programs and 24 Learn and Serve programs. The Governor’s Service Awards, Mentor Michigan, and Volunteer Investment Grants are also premier programs of the MCSC. The MCSC is housed in the Michigan Department of Human Services, whose mission is to assist children, families, and vulnerable adults to be safe, stable, and self-supporting. The Corporation for National and Community Service grants the federal funding the MCSC administers. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/mcsc and www.cns.gov .

Megan Root Wins OMIA Scholarship

The OMIA Foundation, staff, families, students, and benefactors

Pamela Jo

would like to congratulate Megan Root as the recipient of the 2008 Down the River Scholarship in memoriam of “Pamela Jo from O-hio!”

The scholarship committee was thrilled to receive Megan’s application and surprised by how aligned her enthusiasm is with Pam’s.  There simply wasn’t a more qualified, accomplished, and promising applicant in the pool.

Hailing from Kenton, Ohio Megan and Pam share the passion to learn through continued education.  Megan now attends Ohio Northern University

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with plans to study Pharmacology.  We thank Megan for her application package and appreciate those who cast recommendations for her.

On behalf of the OMIA Foundation, congratulations Megan and keep on learning!

About the OMIA Foundation

The OMIA Foundation, a private non-profit, charitable organization, has been developing and presenting original and innovative lesson plans to Michigan’s K-12 students since 2004. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by dedicated and caring teachers, musicians, and cohorts. Funding is received from private donations, government grants, foundations, service clubs, businesses and individuals.

We are committed to service excellence. The Foundation is fully licensed as a non-profit in the State of Michigan. We have implemented research and development as well as giving full attention to the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, Michigan Education Association, and Michigan Legislature.

The Foundation continually strives to strengthen our connections to the community and those who use our services. We welcome stakeholder feedback and input . We work along side teachers to streamline service delivery.

We hope you enjoy this website and find it useful. For some it will be the beginning of our connection with you, while for others who already know us, we hope it will deepen your understanding of the Foundation and its activities. Whether you wish to access our services or support our activities we sincerely welcome you. We believe in our mission: to enhance the lives of students by expanding the scope of learning. Visit OMIA.